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Forrest School (other)
Forest School or Forrest School may refer to: Educational philosophy * Forest school (learning style), a learner centred outdoor learning approach. Religious philosophy * Thai Forest Tradition, a Theravada school of Buddhism in Thailand. * Sri Lankan Forest Tradition, a Theravada school of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Australia * Forrest Primary School in Forrest, Australian Capital Territory United Kingdom * The Forest School, Horsham, an Co-Educational comprehensive school in Horsham, West Sussex * Forest School, Walthamstow, an independent school in northeast London * The Forest School, Winnersh, an all-boys' comprehensive school in Winnersh, Berkshire United States * The Forest School at the Yale School of the Environment, school of forestry * Forrest School (Chapel Hill, Tennessee) Forrest School is a public school in Chapel Hill, Tennessee. It serves grades 7-12 and is part of the Marshall County School District. The school is also known as Forrest Middle School for gra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forest School (learning Style)
Forest school is an outdoor education delivery model in which students visit natural spaces to learn personal, social and technical skills. It has been defined as "an inspirational process that offers children, young people and adults regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence through hands-on learning in a woodland environment". Forest school is both a pedagogy and a physical entity, with the use often being interchanged. The plural "schools" is often used when referring to a number of groups or sessions. Forest school uses the woods and forests as a means to build independence and self-esteem in children and young adults. Topics are cross-curriculum (broad in subject) including the natural environment, for example the role of trees in society, the complex ecosystem supported by a wilderness, and recognition of specific plants and animals. However, the personal skills are considered highly valuable, such as teamwork and problem solving. The woodland environment may ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |